What Manner of Man

by Jamal Tylor

Overview

What Manner of Man follows Jamal, a thirty-year-old Army veteran who has been out for three years. His hair is gone, his waistline is bigger, and every day he tries to be a good husband and a good man. But life after the Army is not what he thought it would be. The rank is gone. The routine is gone. And people want him to be someone he's not sure he knows how to be. Therapy seems like a good idea but turns out to be more than he bargained for. One quick line from his therapist pushes him to ask questions he never thought he needed to ask. He learns about pride, anger, family, and what manhood really means for him. This book does not promise a big lesson at the end. It is Jamal's open look at himself. He wants to breathe. He wants to stay afloat. He wants to figure out how to build something better for himself, piece by piece. Through stories about love, pain, and trying to be enough, Jamal writes the way he lives: honest, plain, and without pretending to be anything more than a man doing his best.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798319604736
Publisher:	Barnes & Noble Press
Publication date:	06/18/2025
Pages:	92
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.19(d)

About the Author

Jamal Tylor is a U.S. Army veteran and self-published author originally from Athens, Georgia. Over eight years of service, he earned the Presidential Service Badge (PSB) and the Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM), awards that speak to his dedication and character. After leaving the military, Jamal turned to writing as a way to make sense of his experiences and share stories that matter. His work has gained official recognition through acceptance into the Indie Author Project. Two of his books are featured in the Richmond, Virginia public library's Bilibo collection. This placement highlights his growing presence in the indie-author community and brings his voice to a wider audience. Jamal writes in a heartfelt and direct style, exploring themes like family bonds, healing, and identity. When he is not writing, he enjoys spending time with his family and two dogs, and drawing inspiration from everyday moments.